Overview
- The exercise ran from November 18 to 26 in Tabuk with a focus on counterterrorism training.
- Elite teams from Pakistan’s Special Services Group and the Saudi Army conducted joint drills.
- Training emphasized urban operations, response to improvised explosive devices, and integrated battlefield simulations.
- The General Officer Commanding SSG served as Pakistan’s chief guest at the closing ceremony alongside senior Saudi military leaders.
- Organisers said all objectives were achieved and reported improved interoperability and preparedness, with the drills held two months after the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement that includes a mutual-defense clause.